1512 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that ramen shop MENSHO is coming to downtown Walnut Creek in 2026 where The Essence “Redefining Indian Food” used to be. Check out their menu here. For other downtown Walnut Creek ramen spots, check out Ramen Hiroshi and coming soon Marufuku Ramen.
From their website:
Founded in 2005, ramen master Tomoharu Shono now operates numerous ramen concept stores in Japan and overseas, including both the ‘MENSHO’ and ‘Menya Shono’ brands.
1601 Mount Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Starbucks, which opened it’s third downtown Walnut Creek location over seven years ago at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Locust St, has closed. Apparently, over 40 Bay Area locations are closing so I’m not surprised considering how close the other two locations are, (Broadway Plaza and N. Main St.)
Sweet looking cherry-red Ferrari (296 GTB?) spotted outside The Cooperage in downtown Walnut Creek.
1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Napa-based restaurant and wine shop Bounty Hunter, which opened over six years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. Their Napa location remains open, check out their menu here.
From their website:
After much thought and reflection, we have made the difficult decision to close BH Wood-Fired Grill in Walnut Creek. We are incredibly grateful for the support, loyalty, and memories shared with us over the years.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Well, that was fast. Thanks to everyone who sent word that less than one year opening at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, Pinstripes has closed. The first month they were open, I bowled with my family at half-off and had a great time. Their San Mateo location remains open. Check out this location here.
1637 Mount Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Swing Metrics, a new golf studio offering “simulation, training, and gear”, has opened in downtown Walnut Creek just around the corner from the Cinemark movie theater. Check out their website here. When I dropped by they mentioned that they offer 24×7 simulator access as well as a gym in the back. If you golf and are in the area definitely drop by and check this place out.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that Abercrombie & Fitch would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where part of Banana Republic used to be, and they have now opened. Check out the Abercrombie & Fitch online selection here.
